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Ease the Back-to-School Transition for Highly Sensitive, ADHD, Anxious, and Autistic Kids Aug 22, 2025

đź’— Start here, Mama:
1) Watch the free Back-to-School Success Workshop inside The ADHD Village Facebook group.
2) Grab the ADHD School Success Bundle for a limited-time reduced price. Save $111 now. On...

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Navigating the Hormonal Rollercoaster: ADHD, Estrogen, and Finding Your Balance Aug 02, 2025

"Your hormones aren't trying to sabotage you—they're signaling you to slow down, tune in, and nourish yourself."

Have you ever woken up and felt like someone swapped your brain overnight for cotton c...

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Why Adrenaline Play Is Exactly What Our ADHD Boys Need (Even When It Makes Us Nervous) Jul 25, 2025

This past weekend at the cottage, I had one of those parenting moments where my brain screamed, “NO!” but my heart whispered, “Trust.”

My teenage sons and nephew were deep in a game of capture the fl...

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“I’m a Bad Boy”: When Kids Internalize Shame A Quick-Start Guide for Responding with the LOVE Ü Parenting Method Jul 18, 2025

đź‘¶ The Message Behind the Behaviour

If your child is drawing sad faces and calling themselves “bad,” they are not seeking attention—they’re seeking belonging.

Children under 7 live in the emotional b...

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Why We Need to Stop Teaching Our Kids "You Made Me Sad" Jul 14, 2025

Recently, I overheard a well-meaning mama talking to her toddler who was crying, eager for her mother to sing a song. Lovingly, she said:

"First, stop crying. Mommy doesn’t like it when you cry. It m...

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🌱 Supporting vs. Spoiling: How to Foster Independence and Honour ADHD Needs Jul 04, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered,

“Am I helping too much? Or not enough?”
You’re not alone.

Raising a child with ADHD often feels like a constant tug-of-war between encouraging independence and offering the ...

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Ready to Regulate Your Child in 21 Days? Join the Challenge Now! Jun 21, 2025

If your home feels like a rollercoaster of emotions—tears, outbursts, shutdowns—you’re not doing anything wrong.
You’re just missing the tools for regulation.

👉 Join the 21-Day Challenge: Regulate Yo...

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Compassion Starts With Ăś: How to Lead Your Family with Compassion Using the LOVE Ăś Method Jun 03, 2025

By Lara Dawn, Founder of The ADHD Village & LOVE Ăś Parenting - Join NOW - click here.

Have you ever snapped at your child or partner and immediately thought, “That’s not who I want to be”?

Have you ...

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The Neuroscience of Deep Listening May 30, 2025

✨ LOVE Ü Listening Guide: How to Deeply Listen So Your Child Feels Safe, Seen & Understood

“Connection isn’t a reward for good behaviour—it’s the fuel your child’s brain needs to regulate, relate, an...

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Your Exhaustion Isn’t a Mystery—You’ve Been Everyone’s Executive Function May 23, 2025

đź’ˇ Want ADHD-friendly tools to get organized, reduce stress, and feel more in control?

Join the LOVE Ăś Parenting Classroom now and get access to:
âś… Our masterclass with Sean McCormick, EF Coach + CEO ...

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Your Child CAN'T Listen - And that Changes Everything May 12, 2025

We often say, “My child just won’t listen.”

But what if the truth is... they can’t?

That shift—from “won’t” to “can’t”—isn’t just semantics. It’s a whole new way of understanding your child’s brain,...

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Why “Just Calm Down” Isn’t Enough: The Science Behind Fully Experiencing Anger Apr 17, 2025

How many times have you found yourself telling your kids, “Just calm down,” or “Go to your room until you’re ready to be nice”? If you’ve said these words, please know it’s not your fault. Most of us ...

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